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Sishen

Sishen Iron Ore Company

Kathu · South Africa

Iron Ore Operational

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Primary mineralIron Ore
CountrySouth Africa
Mining methodOpen pit
Last verified13 Oct 2026

Reviewed source facts

Mine overview

Large open-pit iron ore operation near Kathu in the Northern Cape.

Mineral commodities

Primary mineralIron Ore
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Source

Catalogue information does not establish verified operator ownership.

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